Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch wantale. Equivalent to wan- +‎ taal.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑn.taːl/
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  • Hyphenation: wan‧taal

Noun edit

wantaal f (plural wantalen, diminutive wantaaltje n)

  1. any use of language considered substandard
  2. (dated) insulting, offensive or vulgar language